To summarize: When they tell you they won’t work on it, document that you were there and asked them to.
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No need to wait. Read more

They sell cars. Why would they “protect” consumers? Read more

I’ve never represented someone who wanted out of a vehicle simple because they didn’t like it. That’s an old wives’ tale. Read more

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That is precisely the defect that inspired this piece. I have handled more than a few of those cases already.
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What state are you in? If you have the evidence of the oil changes, an attorney should be willing to help you with that.
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I’m sure that happens. But then again, you have a bunch of GM trucks on the road that vibrate like crazy. If you ask the dealer they will tell you there is nothing wrong. If we file suit, they get bought back. Go figure.
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Legally, probably not. As a matter of goodwill, possibly. I’d give it a try but be nice in the process.
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I am always amazed at how some businesses rely on those - and still give lousy service. One of these days I’ll relate about what happened to me after I slammed a place with all zeroes (they deserved it).
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No, I don’t have it any more. I sold it to a guy in NJ.
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That’s a tough call - made tougher because we don’t know what the “fix” is going to be.
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That’s crazy, but I have heard similar stories on a variety of cars. I’d argue it’s a defect. Read more

Texas is FOUR (4). That is the one most commonly used around the US.
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I’ve heard in the comments that the amount of money they make on warranties can be quite low, combined with the hassle of the paperwork. And if they are re-doing someone else’s work, there is probably even more of a hassle.
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Just bad customer service. I’d call the MFR and complain: They should be able to point you to someone who is willing to do the repair.
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Not sure about Canada. In the US, you’d be better off bitching and getting them to fix it. They’d almost never compensate you for do-it-yourself repairs.
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Depends on the state but generally, the car gets bought back for full price, less a mileage offset calculated from your first repair attempt.
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Haven’t seen anyone try that. It might work in a state where the car doesn’t pass the emissions. Michigan has no emission tests though.
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